Consuming this during pregnancy is 43.6% lower risk of children's food allergies
May 13, 2025
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Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland published the research paper in the international journal Pediatrics Research.
The researchers conducted a total of 2272 pairs of mothers and babies from March 2013 to November 2022.
The results showed that children of women who consumed avocados during pregnancy were 43.6% less likely to develop food allergies within 12 months of age.
The researchers explained that as a result of adjusting factors including education, quality of diet, smoking and drinking, infants (4.2%) in the non-avocado group were more likely to develop allergies than infants (2.4%) in the avocado group.
In addition, mothers who consumed avocados during pregnancy were less likely to undergo cesarean section than those who did not.
The lactation period was also longer and body mass index (BMI) levels were lower.
Researchers say that antioxidants in avocados can help prevent allergies", he explained.
He then argued that the fiber of avocados promotes healthy intestinal microbial communities and reduces allergies in participants.
Dr. Sarri Hantunen, a public health and clinical nutrition expert at the University of Eastern Finland who led the study, said there is no clear cure for food allergies, but promising prevention and treatment strategies are being developed and new research like this is underway"It is encouraging that scientific research has shown that consuming avocados can provide far more value for the health of mothers and children beyond the already established benefits."
Meanwhile, avocados, which are consumed in various ways such as salads, smoothies, and toast, are known as healthy nutrient-rich fruits.
It is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels, helps blood circulation, is effective in preventing heart disease, and has a lot of fiber, which helps control the amount of food you eat.
It is also rich in glutathione, a powerful antioxidant, which helps detoxify the liver, protects cells from free oxygen, and is good for preventing macular degeneration and protecting eyesight due to its high content of lutein and zeaxanthin. It is also rich in vitamin E and unsaturated fatty acids, which help keep the skin moist and prevent skin aging through antioxidant action.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
